3 Cocktails For Whiskey Drinkers
It’s no secret that I like a cheeky drink or two. But since lockdown started I’ve taken a particular fascination in cocktail making. It’s always looked so fun and I think I’ve always liked the idea of being able to make high quality cocktails from the comfort of my own home.
So this month I’ve tried to bring my love of cocktail making into my blog a little more. It’s most been on my Instagram page and Pinterest boards. But last week I put together a list of three easy cocktail recipes you should start off with. It was actually received really well, so perhaps it’s time to post another.
Here’s a list of my top three cocktail recipes that I think all Whiskey drinkers should try.
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Cranberry Vanilla Old Fashioned
A fresh take on my drink. There’s two types of old fashioned; the new whiskey and bitters and then the OLD old fashioned which involves bourbon. I absolutely love both but bourbon is my poison through and through.
Be warned, this drink is strong enough to knock your socks off.
Ingredients:
3 ounces favorite bourbon whiskey
1 ounce cranberry simple syrup (see below)
3 shakes Angostura bitters
For the cranberry simple syrup:
1 cup sugar
1 cup fresh cranberries
2 tsp vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract
Instructions
To make the simple syrup: in a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of water, the sugar and cranberries to a gentle boil. Once it’s just boiling, cook for 5 minutes. Strain. Add the vanilla bean paste or extract; stir. Cool completely before serving.
To make the cocktail: In a high ball glass with ice (or you can make the drink in a shaker and pour over ice), stir together the bourbon, cranberry-vanilla simple syrup, and bitters.
Skrew Putin
We love a political beverage! This drink is an incriminating take on the White Russian and definitely one that you need to try
1.5 oz. Skrewball Whiskey
5 oz. Vodka
5 oz. Coffee liqueur
1 oz. Cream of coconut
1 oz. Heavy cream
Allow all ingredients to collude in a mixing glass with ice.
Shake well. Pour into cocktail glass and garnish with cinnamon and sugar (optional).
Enjoy!
Peanut Butter Manhattan
It’s peanut butter jelly time! Whilst researching the previous cocktail, I discovered another recipe which just had to be included in this list. If you want to check out the company, click here.
1.5 oz. Skrewball Whiskey
25 oz. Punt e Mes
25 oz. Cocchi Americano
2-3 Dash Angostura Bitters
1 Dash Angostura Orange Bitters
Build all in an old fashioned glass with ice. Stir. Garnish with lemon peel, expressing the oils.